Smith Earns Podium Finish as Ohio Women's Track & Field Experiences Another Successful Day at MAC Championships

Friday, May 16

Athens, Ohio

11 a.m.

Mid-American Conference Outdoor Championships

Smith Earns Podium Finish as Ohio Women's Track & Field Experiences Another Successful Day at MAC Championships

5/16/2025 9:35:00 PM | Women's Track and Field

ATHENS, Ohio -- It was another successful day for Ohio women's track & field at the MAC Outdoor Championships, highlighted by a podium finish by sophomore Gracie Smith (Grove City, Ohio) in the heptathlon.

Smith kicked off day two of the championships with her final three events of the heptathlon. Smith placed eighth overall with a personal-best score of 4,438 points. She placed fifth with a PR in the javelin (32.54m/106-9), seventh in the 800m (2:34.55) and ninth with a PR in the long jump (5.27m/17-3.5).

Sophomore Jada Irwin (Fairfield, Ohio) qualified for the women's 400m finals with a stellar personal best performance. Irwin's PR of 55.41 is the fourth fastest outdoor time in program history. Sophomore Elinor Shuttleworth (Beavercreek, Ohio) finished 14th with a PR of 57.47.

Freshman Kaitlyn Stewart (Floyd Knobs, Ind.) qualified for the 800m finals with a PR of 2:10.56. Stewart automatically qualified after placing second in her heat.

The Bobcats will be back in action at the MAC Outdoor Championships on Saturday, May 17.

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